Head of the parliament’s largest bloc Sameh Seif Al-Yazal passed away on Monday in Al-Salam Hospital in Cairo, following deteriorating health conditions over the past few weeks. The former intelligence officer formed an electoral list that swept the vote in the parliamentary elections last year before he went on to form the “Egypt Support” coalition …

The political arena waited too long for the convening of the new House of Representatives. Prior to the first session, the political scene was characterised as in a state of ambiguity, with much speculation over the head of parliament, deputy speakers, and figures who would have the most control. In addition, the lead-up saw disintegration …